tassel

UK
/ˈtæs.əl/
US
/ˈtæs.əl/

Translations

tasselnoun
tassels
pl
UK
/ˈtæs.əl/
US
/ˈtæs.əl/
The graduation cap was adorned with a gold tassel.
Выпускная шапочка была украшена золотой кисточкой.
The curtain was decorated with a long tassel.
Занавеска была украшена длинной бахромой.
tasselverb
tasseled
Past Simple
tasseled
Past Participle
tasseling
Gerund
UK
/ˈtæs.əl/
US
/ˈtæs.əl/
украшать кисточками
She decided to tassel the edges of the curtains.
Она решила украсить кисточками края штор.
tasseladjective
UK
/ˈtæs.əl/
US
/ˈtæs.əl/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., tassel loafers) to denote items that have or feature tassels.

Definitions

tasselnoun
A tuft of loosely hanging threads, cords, or other material knotted at one end and attached for decoration to clothing, curtains, or other items.
The curtains were adorned with gold tassels that shimmered in the sunlight.
A similar tuft or bunch of hair, feathers, or other material, often used as an ornament or a distinguishing feature.
The horse's bridle was decorated with a bright red tassel.
The male flower cluster of a corn plant, which produces pollen.
The cornfield was full of tall stalks topped with tassels swaying in the breeze.
tasselverb
To form into a tassel or tassels.
The corn plants began to tassel as they reached maturity.
To decorate or adorn with tassels.
She decided to tassel the edges of the blanket to give it a more finished look.
tasseladjective
Decorated with, bearing, or relating to a tassel or tassels.
She wore tassel earrings that swung as she laughed.